fifth freedom

fifth freedom
 n.— «Mindanao Business Council chairman Romero Serra said the granting of full fifth freedom traffic rights in the Bimp-Eaga region is a start to further smoothen air transport linkages in the region.» —“Tourism tops 15th Minbizcon agenda” by Bong Garcia in Zamboanga Sun Star (Philippines) Aug. 31, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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